Why is a wedding ring put on the left finger?

[Pius073]

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

Thank you for your faith in Christ.
In our Church, why is a wedding ring put in the left not in the right?
Any procedures for this please? thank you again.

Pius073

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

Pius073,

The following link should assist you in better understanding the tradition of wearing a wedding ring on the left finger. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

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